Mechanical Project Manager

Apex Resourcing Solutions Ltd; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Russell Group University is seeking a Mechanical Building Services Project Manager to oversee mechanical projects and ensure compliance with regulations. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Engineer, managing contractors and delivering projects on time. Ideal candidates hold a relevant HND and have strong interpersonal and project management skills. This position offers a generous benefits package including 44 days of annual leave and a competitive pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days

Competitive pension scheme

Childcare support initiatives

BUPA Cash Plan

Sports facilities and membership packages

Qualifications

• Minimum of an HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Building Services.
• Accredited qualification in a specialised mechanical discipline.
• Ability to project-manage clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Produce schemes and drawings for mechanical building services.
• Carry out monthly reports for minor capital projects.
• Manage and supervise contractors on site.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Budget management

Health and Safety compliance

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Accredited qualification in mechanical discipline

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity: Our client is a leading Russell Group University going through a period of growth within their Estates Department. They are recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Building Services Project Manager to join an established team of engineers in the delivery of complex mechanical projects. This role is critical in ensuring the university's electrical infrastructure is designed, maintained, and upgraded to the highest standards.

The Position

The Mechanical Project Manager will report to the Senior Mechanical Building Services Engineer and will be responsible for the preparation of mechanical building service designs, engineering drawings, specifications and supervision of mechanical building service installations across the University estate.

Responsibilities

• To produce schemes and drawings for mechanical building services, including design calculations, estimates etc.
• To carry out monthly reports as required for minor capital projects
• To produce technical works specifications, including Employer's Requirements on Design & Build project.
• To manage and supervise contractors working on site when involved from initial design.
• To meet with clients to determine scope of works, financial implications and planning delivery of projects. Report on implementation and financial progress.
• To carry out feasibility studies and reports.
• To ensure all works are carried out effectively and efficiently in accordance with established working procedures
• To ensure work carried out is compliant with all relevant regulations.
• To carry out Health and Safety audits as required when the Mechanical Building Services Engineer is project lead in conjunction with Safe Systems of Work and agreed working processes.
• To liaise with external contractors to deliver Mechanical installation works in line with specifications.

The Person

• Minimum of an HND in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Building Services
• Accredited qualification in a specialised mechanical discipline e.g. Gas, LEV, Refrigeration etc.
• Membership of relevant institution e.g. CIBSE. IENG status or working towards this.
• Ability to project-manage clients and contractors, including the briefing process.
• Excellent planning skills and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines
• Practical, with the ability to develop an engineering solution to new mechanical installation requirements.
• Highly professional with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with project clients, customers and colleagues.
• Demonstrable ability to manage multiple priorities within conflicting timescales
• Excellent service-oriented approach to the delivery of projects for customers/clients
• Proven ability to manage budgets effectively

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension scheme
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available